2nd Qtr Daily Wk

Friday, January 13:

• Do Now: Flashcard Review / Final 2nd Qtr Quiz!!!
• Silent Reading
• "Essence and Attribute" - Read and Mark up the Text for deeper meaning.

Thursday, January 12: I am at an appointment today, please complete the following assignments!

• Do Now; Create Flashcards / Review
• Silent Reading
• "Essence and Attribute" - Read and Mark up the Text

Wednesday, January 11

• Do Now: Vocab
• Silent Reading
• PP: Symbols
• Handout / Symbols

Tuesday, January 10

• Do Now: Vocab
• Silent Reading
• Fables Continued! Handout: re-Interpreting Fables

Monday, January 9

• Do Now: Vocab
• Binder Grades
• Silent Reading
• PP: Fables
• Handout: Examples & Brainstorming!
• Handout: Re-interpreting Fables

Friday, January 6

• Do Now: Vocab
• Silent Reading
• Writing Activity: Based on the text we read yesterday ("April 2031"), what genre would you place this song into? Explain how the conventions used by the author (character, setting, plot, conflict, theme) inform your answer. Support your answer with relevant and specific information from the text.
• PP: Fables
• Handout: Fables & Brainstorming

Thursday, January 5

• Do Now: Vocab
• Silent Reading
• Reading: "April 2031" by Lane, J. (read & mark up the text)
• Complete additional handout!
• Writing Assignment:

Wednesday, January 4

• Do Now: Vocab
• New Years Resolutions: Quick Write = 5 minutes
• Silent Reading: Library Visit
• PP: Genres & Conventions
• Fill in Handouts while watching video clips!

Jennifer's Body Movie Trailer:
http://trailers.apple.com/trailers/fox/jennifersbody/

Fast & Furious Movie Trailer:
http://trailers.apple.com/trailers/universal/fastandfurious/

Star Trek Movie Trailer:
http://trailers.apple.com/trailers/paramount/startrek/

I am Legend Movie Trailer:
http://trailers.apple.com/trailers/wb/iamlegend/


HAPPY HOLIDAYS!!!! HAPPY NEW YEAR!!! HAVE A GREAT BREAK!

Monday, December 19

• Do Now: Vocab
• Silent Reading
• Non-Fiction Readings & Debates

1. Case Study: Hazelwood School District v Kuhlmeier

Tuesday, December 6

• Do Now: Vocab
• Silent Reading
• Writing Workshop:

1. PP: How to Improve Your Introduction
2. Complete your Introduction
3. Mini-Conference
4. Write Conclusions

Monday, December 5

• Do Now: Vocab
• Silent Reading
• Writing Workshop:

1. Complete 3 mini paragraphs
2. PP: How to Improve Your Introduction
3. Mini-Conference
4. Write Conconclusion

Tuesday, November 29

• Do Now: Vocab
• Silent Reading
• Writing Workshop Day 2

1. Review the Prompt
2. PP: The Writing Process
3. Back to the Persuasion Maps!
4. Mini Conference = 2nd draft: Persuasion Maps!http://www.readwritethink.org/files/resources/interactives/persuasion_map/
5. Writing out your 1st draft

Monday, November 28

• Do Now: Vocab
• Silent Reading
• Writing Activity:

1. Review the essay prompt
2. Review the rubric
3. Class Brainstorms
4. Persuasion Maps http://www.readwritethink.org/files/resources/interactives/persuasion_map/
   
   

HAPPY THANKSGIVING!!!!!!!


Wednesday, November 23: EARLY EARLY RELEASE!

• Extra Credit: Thanksgiving Writing Assignment

Tuesday, November 22

• Do Now: Vocab
• Silent Reading
• Black and White: Writing Activity

1. Writing Rubric #1 (discuss)
2. Essay Prompt

Monday, November 21

• Do Now: Vocab
• Silent Reading
• Black and White: Final Chapter!

1. BHS Rubric #2: Focus on COMPREHENSION

Friday, November 18

• Sorry Gang, I'm out sick today. Please complete the sub packet.

Thursday, November 17

• Vocabulary
• Silent Reading
• Black and White: Focus Paper: Eddie

Wednesday, November 16

• Vocabulary
• Silent Reading
• Black and White:

1. Discuss Making a Strong Argument (Claims & Warrants)
2. View a short video clip "My Coach Sucks" http://www.webertube.com/video/7317/my-coach-sucks
3. Check our evidence for the claims (pages 155-164) - decide which ones are stronger!
4. Characterization Reading: Pages 165-176
5. Home Work: Focus Paper = Eddie

Tuesday, November 15

• Vocabulary
• Silent Reading
• Writing Prompt #6: Focus on "A" attacking and "B" brainstorming!

Monday, November 14

• Vocabulary
• 1st Quarter Grade Reflections
• Silent Reading
• Black and White:

1. Debate Activity: Prove/Refuse Resolutions about our next chapter!